At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals in recovery to find meaningful employment and regain confidence.
- Company: Via, a compassionate organisation dedicated to health and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and travel expense reimbursement.
- Other info: Full training provided; excellent career development opportunities await.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community and help others rediscover their potential.
- Qualifications: Compassionate, proactive, and strong communication skills are essential.
At Via, our mission is to provide the best health and wellbeing support to as many people as possible, helping them to change their lives for the better. Last year, we supported over 11,000 people across the UK affected by alcohol and drug use. Everything we do is driven by our values:
- Care. Care for people is at the heart of everything we do.
- Be human. We are accessible, genuine and humble.
- Always learning. Do the right thing. We’re open, honest and inclusive.
- We get things done. We want to recruit the very best talent.
We believe in nurturing a positive workplace culture where our colleagues feel valued, recognised, empowered, and supported.
Employment can be a powerful part of someone’s recovery journey. As an IPS Employment Specialist, you’ll be a key part of that transformation—helping people rediscover purpose, confidence, and independence through work. Every day is different, but your impact will be consistent. You’ll:
- Provide one-to-one, tailored employment support to people in recovery.
- Work closely with clinical teams, support workers, and community partners to ensure a joined-up approach.
- Build relationships with local employers to create inclusive job opportunities.
You don’t need to be an expert in recovery, we’ll provide full training. What matters most is that you:
- Are compassionate, proactive, and a great communicator.
- Believe in people’s potential to grow and succeed with paid work.
- Want to make a real difference in your community.
We’re proud to deliver IPS (Individual Placement and Support) a proven, evidence-based model that helps people with mental health and/or substance use challenges achieve their employment goals. But don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what some of our clients have said:
- “I had been drifting and my confidence had sunk… IPS helped change my life.”
- “I got the help I was looking for… I found work after 17 years of being unemployed.”
You will work across Islington borough. All reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed. There will be a hybrid approach to working.
Deadline: 16/07/2026 at midnight.
Salary: £32,612.00 - £37,002.00 per annum, including London Weighting where applicable.
Vacancy type: Permanent.
Working hours: 37.5
Our IPS Team Leader is happy to talk through this role, what a typical day might look like, development opportunities, and Via’s national network.
IPS Employment Specialist employer: Via
At Via, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. As an IPS Employment Specialist in Islington, you will not only have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives but also benefit from a culture that values compassion, continuous learning, and collaboration. With comprehensive training, reimbursement for travel expenses, and a hybrid working model, we empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to the wellbeing of our community.
